IP Litigation Associate: Patents, ITC & Trade Secrets

Vanguard-IP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard-IP is seeking a litigation associate in Portland, Oregon, to represent clients in district court, ITC proceedings, or arbitration cases involving patents or trade secrets. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and legal research capabilities, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, including work on IPRs and post-grant patent proceedings, with a technical background and active patent bar registration being highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience representing clients in district court cases, ITC proceedings, or arbitration involving patents or trade secrets.
• Technical background and active patent bar registration.
• Judicial clerkship experience, particularly at the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Writing

Advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Vanguard-IP is seeking a litigation associate in Portland, Oregon, to represent clients in district court, ITC proceedings, or arbitration cases involving patents or trade secrets. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials and legal research capabilities, alongside strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience, including work on IPRs and post-grant patent proceedings, with a technical background and active patent bar registration being highly valued.